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Woman in casual clothes walking with a white cane.

‘Cane and Able’.
White Cane Awareness.
Oct 2023

October 5, 2023

Imagine your world in an eternal night or being shrouded in a relentless fog.  What would happen to your independence, and your quality of life, and what about the simplest tasks you do every day?   Driving to work, taking a stroll in…

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A poster with a red background about road safety.

Choosing The Right Road.
September 2023

September 21, 2023

Maybe you have heard of The Right Road? Find out more about this collective spirit of a community coming together for the next generation.   Why does a legion of almost 100 community volunteers from diverse professions unite and dedicate…

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Gene Gagliano, a poet laureate, in conversation.

A Conversation with
Poet Laureate Gene Gagliano.
Sept 20, 2023

September 20, 2023

Meet Wyoming Poet Laureate, National Award Winning Children’s Author Gene Gagliano.  Find out how Gene discovered writing and became a published author and eventually Wyoming Poet Laureate. We discuss the very personal process of writing, where the inspiration comes from, and…

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Worried student asking Superintendent Auzqui a question.

Students Ask…
Superintendent Charles Auzqui.
Sept 14, 2023

September 18, 2023

In the first of our regular sessions when “Students Ask….”,  Buffalo High School students quizzed Superintendent Auzqui about some issues on their minds.  There are many new teachers faces this year and students have noticed. Representatives from Buffalo High School wanted…

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A poster for Buffalo Heritage Days on September 9th, 2023.

“The Past Meets The Present”.
JC Heritage Days.
9 Sept 2023

August 25, 2023

Katie Giles of the TA Ranch and organizer Jennifer McCormick explain this brand-new event showcasing the past and the present in Johnson County at the TA Ranch. Find out more about Katie’s brainchild and what this family-friendly day has to offer,…

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Worried woman holding hands with senior man.

“Mind Matters.”
Addressing Alzheimer’s Disease.
Aug 2023

August 22, 2023

Alzheimer’s, often referred to as the “silent epidemic,” is a neurodegenerative disorder that not only affects individuals but also their families and caregivers. The older we get, the more likely we are to develop Alzheimer’s Disease.  Johnson County has a…

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Cemetery Board Update with
Chairman Luke Goddard.
Aug 2023

August 21, 2023

There have been a number of changes at the Cemetery District recently, at the Board level as well as the appointment of a new sexton.  Luke Goddard, newly appointed Chairman of the Cemetery District Board outlines what’s been going on. …

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A poster of Longmire Days featuring Walt Longmire.

Longmire Days.
What’s it worth?
July 2023

July 28, 2023

Last week, thousands of devoted Longmire fans descended on Buffalo, which for four days assumed the persona of Durant, Wyoming, the fictional town in the Longmire series.   Maybe this has you running in the opposite direction or perhaps you…

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A flyer for a cemetery tour.

Echoes of the Past.
August 2023

July 19, 2023

Discover the rich history of some of Johnson County’s notable and influential figures through an experience like no other through the 2023 Echoes of the Past Cemetery Tours this August. You’ll have the opportunity to meet these historical figures who…

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Red torn paper with words Human Trafficking.

Human Trafficking?
In Wyoming?
July 2023

July 14, 2023

Human trafficking has become a hot topic lately.   It’s been the subject of numerous documentaries, and even a new movie that delves into this pressing issue. It’s definitely a conversation starter, as more and more people are becoming aware…

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A musician playing guitar on stage with crowd.

Pump Up The Volume!
July 2023

July 12, 2023

Maybe you know already that people enjoy listening to loud music it has direct connections to pleasure centers in the brain? It releases endorphins when stimulated by loud music, so listening to loud music is essentially self-medicating and makes us…

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A yellow road sign with the words 'When facing tough times'.

Helpful Conversations –
The Power of Sharing.
New Support Groups at VOA.
June 2023

June 26, 2023

Life can be tough, even for the toughest among us.   Sometimes we just need to learn some new ways of looking at things.   There is confidential help and support available.   Kadelyn Burd and Tyler Broderick of Volunteers…

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